Billy Joel wrapped up his residency at Madison Square Garden with a star-studded finale. The Piano Man brought out some surprise guests and played a mix of old favorites and new songs in front of a packed house. Joel has been performing at MSG since 2014, but this show marked the end of his regular schedule of shows at the iconic venue. He’s not saying goodbye to MSG forever, though – he’ll return for special one-off performances in the future.

The final show featured appearances by Jon Batiste, who brought some New Orleans jazz flavor to Joel’s classic hits like ‘Uptown Girl’ and ‘Big Shot.’ The pair even performed a rousing rendition of the 1970s hit ‘Lady Marmalade.’ Other surprise guests included Chris Rock, who joined Joel for ‘It’s Still Rock and Roll to Me,’ and Garth Brooks, who brought his country flair to ‘The River’ and ‘Shameless.’

Joel also played some new songs from his upcoming album, which is expected to be released later this year. He treated fans to the debut of ‘The Tale of Daddy Goodfellow,’ a song about a fictional character that Joel has been working on for years.

Throughout the show, Joel remained his usual charming self, engaging with the crowd and sharing stories behind some of his most famous songs. He even took a moment to thank MSG for being his home away from home during his residency.

The end of this era marks the beginning of new adventures for Billy Joel. Fans can look forward to seeing what’s next for the legendary musician.